Crane Flies Order: DipteraFamily: Tipulidae Description Two species of crane fly are considered pests of turfgrass in the United States. They are the European crane fly (Tipula paludosa), and Tipula oleracea, often referred to as the common or marsh crane fly. The...
Sod webworms Order: LepidopteraFamily: Cerambidae Description In Colorado, two species of sod webworm are considered pests of turfgrass. They are the cranberry girdler (Chrysoteuchia topiaria) and vagabond crambus (Agriphila vulgivagella). The small moths are white...
Weevil larvae Order: ColeopteraFamily: Curculionidae  Description Weevil larvae or billbugs develop below ground in turfgrass and injure plants by feeding on their roots. At least two species of billbug are of concern in Colorado turfgrass. They are the bluegrass...
White grubs Order: ColeopteraFamily: Scarabidae Description White grubs are the larval stage of scarab beetles and chafers. They feed on the roots of grasses and can be found in the top couple inches of soil. The body is creamy white with a reddish-brown head, and...
